Alaska Airlines 14th Fallen Hero Cart arrives at San Antonio Airport
Last week, our 14th Fallen Hero Cart arrived at San Antonio International Airport after a journey of more than 2,000 miles from SeaTac, Washington. It was the largest Fallen Soldier Cart dedication we’ve ever had and the first time two military livery aircraft have been able to join the hand-off.
Horizon employees make 4-year-old’s birthday wish come true
When employees from Horizon Air, Alaska’s regional airline, found out that a four-year-old guest would be flying for his birthday, they went above and beyond to make his day remarkable.
A year without travel: How one traveler plans to *safely* put 2021 on the map
“Travel is both my greatest passion and my favorite hobby. This is my take on 2020 and travel right now.” -Dianne McGinness, Alaska guest, employee and seasoned jetsetter.
Year in Review: Clean planes, remarkable service from our top-notch crew, here’s a poem bidding 2020 adieu
As we close out the year, we wanted to share the fun and things that were done! One things for sure, we can’t wait to fly with all of you in 2021.
Northern Lights myths & tips to make your aurora adventure lit
The brighter the aurora forecast, the greater the Alaska Airlines discount. We can help you save on your wanderlust goals with our newest flight deals up to 35% off depending on the lights’ intensity (measured by the Kp-index). Check them out before they’re gone!
Mystery solved: Why some of our aircraft have a windowless window seat
Every aircraft in Alaska’s Boeing fleet has a seat or two, on the left side forward of the wing, with either partial access to a window or no window at all. Here’s why.
#iAmAlaska: A little extra lift for boy and his dad
A tearful goodbye at the gate is always tough. But this time was a little different.
Alaska named one of the safest airlines in the world
If there’s one thing we put above all else it’s safety. We’ve just been named among the top-20 safest airlines in the world for 2019 by AirlineRatings.com. For us, this recognition means a lot because it speaks to our commitment to keep you safe, every time you fly with us. “Safety is our top priority…
Heartwarming inflight experience proves everything happens for a reason
When a guest who is blind and deaf traveled on an Alaska Airlines flight alone this week, a number of other guests, the flight crew and a very special 15-year-old girl worked together to make him feel comfortable and less alone. The result was a viral post on Facebook that had many people commenting that…
Teamwork at 35,000 ft. helps dad with child in ICU
Finding out your child is in the hospital is terrifying, especially if you get the news while you’re in the air, aboard a flight headed in the opposite direction. Jason Carlton, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, was flying on Feb. 20 with two friends from Dallas to a ministry conference in Seattle. Prior to…
Travel inspiration: 5 employee Instagram accounts to follow
Whether you’re snorkeling at Hanauma Bay on Oahu, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge or flying by Mount Rainier on a sunny day, Instagram allows you to share photos and videos of all aspects of your life. More than 18,000 employees and teammates are employed at Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Virgin America. They spend their work…
The Wall Street Journal ranks Alaska Airlines No. 1 for fourth year in a row
For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranked Alaska Airlines No. 1 among the nine largest U.S. carriers in its 2016 Airline Scorecard. Aside from taking the overall top spot, Alaska was first in on-time arrivals and had the fewest extreme delays, fewest 2-hour tarmac delays and fewest complaints. Alaska took…
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